intermediate test
[/ˌɪn.tərˈmiː.di.ət test/]
nounpl: intermediate tests
teste intermediário
1. An examination or assessment administered in the middle of a course, semester, or academic program to evaluate student progress before the final evaluation
The intermediate test showed that most students had mastered the first half of the material.
O teste intermediário mostrou que a maioria dos alunos havia dominado a primeira metade do conteúdo.
2. A mid-level proficiency exam in language learning that assesses skills between beginner and advanced levels
She passed the intermediate test in Spanish and was promoted to the advanced class.
Ela passou no teste intermediário de espanhol e foi promovida para a classe avançada.
3. A checkpoint assessment in professional certification programs to verify competency at a mid-stage level
Candidates must pass the intermediate test before attempting the final certification exam.
Os candidatos devem passar no teste intermediário antes de tentar o exame de certificação final.
In Brazil, intermediate tests are commonly used in both public and private educational systems as a means of continuous assessment. They are part of the formative assessment process and help teachers identify student difficulties before the final exam. In the USA, similar assessments are often called 'midterms' in higher education. Language proficiency intermediate tests are widely recognized internationally through frameworks like CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference).
Related Idioms & Phrases
to pass an intermediate test with flying colors
to fail an intermediate test
intermediate test results
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